Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
asperum
ID:
679103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. [Candolle] 2: 505. 1821 [late May 1821]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678436



Common Names

  • Asper Wallflower
  • Asper Erysimum
  • Asperum Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus asper Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus asper Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus grandiflorus (Nutt.) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Cheirinia aspera Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cheirinia cockerelliana (Daniels) Cockerell [unknown]
  • Erysimum asperum nanum Cockerell [unknown]
  • Erysimum grandiflorum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Erysimum lanceolatum Pursh [unknown]
  • Erysimum asperum dolichocarpum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erysimum asperum asperum [unknown]

Description

Erysimum asperum (also called Common Wallflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, such as heaths, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum asperum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erysimum asperum is a small, yellow flower head with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum asperum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much fertilizing.

Where to Find Erysimum asperum

Erysimum asperum can be found in the western Mediterranean, from Spain east to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Erysimum asperum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum asperum?

Erysimum asperum

What is the common name of Erysimum asperum?

Asper Wallflower

What type of plant is Erysimum asperum?

Perennial herb

Species in the Erysimum genus

Erysimum ledebourii, Erysimum belvederense, Erysimum ehrendorferi, Erysimum euphraticum, Erysimum froehneri, Erysimum gabrielianiae, Erysimum geisleri, Erysimum iraqense, Erysimum kostkae, Erysimum macropetalum, Erysimum munzuriense, Erysimum osseticum, Erysimum serpentinicum, Erysimum spetae, Erysimum boreale, Erysimum absconditum, Erysimum aciphyllum, Erysimum acrotonum, Erysimum afghanicum, Erysimum aitchisonii, Erysimum aksaricum, Erysimum altaicum, Erysimum amasianum, Erysimum ammophilum, Erysimum anceps, Erysimum andrzejowskianum, Erysimum arbuscula, Erysimum arenicola, Erysimum argyrocarpum, Erysimum arkansanum, Erysimum armeniacum, Erysimum artwinense, Erysimum asperulum, Erysimum asperum, Erysimum aucherianum, Erysimum aureum, Erysimum aurigeranum, Erysimum aznavourii, Erysimum babadagensis, Erysimum babataghi, Erysimum baeticum, Erysimum benthamii, Erysimum bicolor, Erysimum boissieri, Erysimum bonannianum, Erysimum boryanum, Erysimum brachycarpum, Erysimum brevistylum, Erysimum bulgaricum, Erysimum burnatii,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2799769: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.